https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-wanted-to-live-a-ukrainian-orphan-s-journey-through-russian-occupationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-wanted-to-live-a-ukrainian-orphan-s-journey-through-russian-occupationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-wanted-to-live-a-ukrainian-orphan-s-journey-through-russian-occupation#u100623Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:15:41 +0000Denys Kostev, an 18-year-old orphan from Kherson, has escaped after being forcibly transferred to occupied Crimea in 2022. Kostev initially filmed videos opposing the Russian invasion but was later coerced into participating in pro-Russian campaigns. His case highlights a broader crisis involving tens of thousands of Ukrainian children believed to have been taken by Russia. International efforts to recover these children are intensifying, with over 50 allies signing a return pledge and Norway allocating EUR 2.3 million specifically for location and repatriation efforts.Why it mattersThe forced